Chase Hooper

Chase Hooper (born September 13, 1999) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He currently holds the record for the youngest fighter in history to be signed by the UFC.

Chase Hooper
BornChase Hooper
(1999-09-13) September 13, 1999
Enumclaw, Washington, U.S.
Other namesThe Teenage Dream
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight (145 lbs)
Reach75.5 in (192 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofEnumclaw, Washington, U.S.
TeamCombat Sport & Fitness
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total12
Wins10
By knockout3
By submission5
By decision2
Losses1
By decision1
Draws1
Amateur record
Total5
Wins5
By knockout1
By submission4
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championships
2016 Irvine  Juvenile Absolute Heavy
2016 Irvine  Juvenile 163.5 lb

Mixed martial arts career

Hooper began his amateur MMA career while he was still attending Enumclaw High School.[3] He amassed a 5–0 amateur record[4] before making his professional debut in October 7, 2017, against Edson Penado. Hooper won the fight by submission in the first round[5] utilizing his heavy skills in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, in which he's a juvenile Pan American champion as a blue belt[6] and a current brown belt.[7]

On the regional circuit of Washington, Hooper compiled an undefeated 5-0 record with 4 stoppage wins.[8]

Dana White's Contender Series

Hooper competed at the sixth week of the second season of the DWCS against Canaan Kawaihae. He won the fight by unanimous decision and was awarded a development league contract.[9]

He competed in three more fights (winning two of them and the other one ending in a draw) in notable minor promotions such as CFFC and Titan FC before being signed by the UFC.[10]

2019

Hooper made his promotional debut against Daniel Teymur on December 14, 2019 at UFC 245. He won the fight by technical knockout in the first round.[11]

2020

Hooper faced Alex Caceres on June 6, 2020 at UFC 250.[12] He lost the fight via unanimous decision, marking his first professional defeat.[13]

Hooper faced Peter Barrett at UFC 256 on December 12, 2020.[14] He earned a comeback submission win in the third round via heelhook submission from a Imanari roll.[15]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts
  • Ultimate Fighting Championship
    • Youngest fighter in UFC history to sign with the promotion (19)[16]
  • Dominate Fighting Championships
    • Dominate FC Featherweight Championship (One time)
  • Rumble on the Ridge
    • Rumble on the Ridge Amateur Featherweight Championship (One time)

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
  • Pan American Championships
    • 2016 Pan American Juvenile Absolute (heavy) runner-up (blue)[6]
    • 2016 Pan American Juvenile Middleweight champion (blue)[6]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
12 matches 10 wins 1 loss
By knockout 3 0
By submission 5 0
By decision 2 1
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 10–1–1 Peter Barrett Submission (heel hook) UFC 256 December 12, 2020 3 3:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 9–1–1 Alex Caceres Decision (unanimous) UFC 250 June 6, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 9–0–1 Daniel Teymur TKO (elbows and punches) UFC 245 December 14, 2019 1 4:34 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–0–1 Luis Gomez Submission (rear-naked choke) Titan FC 55 June 28, 2019 1 3:31 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Catchweight (147.8 lb) bout; Gomez missed weight.
Win 7–0–1 Sky Moiseichik TKO (punches) Island Fights 54 March 22, 2019 2 3:47 Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
Draw 6–0–1 Lashawn Alcocks Draw (split) CFFC 71 December 14, 2018 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 6–0 Canaan Kawaihae Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 14 July 24, 2018 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Featherweight.
Win 5–0 Brett Malone Submission (rear-naked choke) Combat Games 61 April 21, 2018 2 4:08 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States Won the Combat Games Lightweight Championship.
Win 4–0 Drew Brokenshire Decision (unanimous) Dominate FC February 24, 2018 5 5:00 Olympia, Washington, United States Featherweight debut. Won the Dominate FC Featherweight Championship.
Win 3–0 Wyatt Gonzalez Submission (triangle choke) CageSport 49 February 10, 2018 1 3:57 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win 2–0 Sean Soliz TKO (punches) CageSport 48 December 16, 2017 1 3:01 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win 1–0 Edson Penado Submission (rear-naked choke) Rumble on the Ridge 40 October 7, 2017 1 2:45 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States Lightweight debut.

Amateur mixed martial arts record
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 5–0 Jorge Alcala Submission (rear-naked choke) Summer Showdown 4 August 25, 2017 1 2:45 Tulalip, Washington, United States
Win 4–0 Gurpal Sahota Submission (guillotine choke) Rumble on the Ridge 38 May 20, 2017 1 0:53 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States Won the Rumble on the Ridge Amateur Featherweight Championship
Win 3–0 Byron Fernandus Jr Submission (guillotine choke) Supreme Showdown 2 February 17, 2017 1 0:26 Quil Ceda Village, Washington, United States
Win 2–0 Luke Main Submission (rear-naked choke) Reign FC November 26, 2016 1 2:15 Suquamish, Washington, United States
Win 1–0 Patrick Harris TKO (punches) Rumble on the Ridge 36 October 1, 2016 1 2:10 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States

See also

References
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  12. "Chase Hooper vs. Alex Caceres added to UFC 250". MMA Junkie. 2020-05-22. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
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